How far is Lawton, OK from Fairfax, OK?
The driving distance from Lawton, OK to Fairfax, OK is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawton and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawton and Fairfax.
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Start on Southwest Gore Boulevard
136 m · 13 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 1st Street
56 m · 13 sec · Northwest 1st Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Gore Boulevard
147 m · 12 sec · Southwest Gore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 2nd Street
2519 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
1974 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right onto Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
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Continue on Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pioneer Expressway
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Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
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Continue on Will Rogers Expressway
15.8 mi · 19 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Will Rogers Expressway
7.7 mi · 10 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
51.4 mi · 52 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.3 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
982 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawton and Fairfax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lawton and Sunny near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawton to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Lawton and 100.5 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawton and Sunny near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Edmond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edmond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawton and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).
#1 Lawton
The most populous city in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 93,164 |
| Coordinates | 34.6086900, -98.3903300 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Town in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 1,242 |
| Coordinates | 36.5736600, -96.7042000 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-96.7042, 36.57366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.89 | $53.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.84 | $65.68 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.45 | $76.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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